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Dodge Tax, Gain 15, Lose 300

Dodge Tax, Gain 15, Lose 300

by Douglas Brown | Apr 14, 2024 | Books and records, Obstacles, Sell business, Transparency

Supreme Court Justice Learned Hand wrote in a 1934 opinion that “Anyone may arrange his affairs so that his taxes shall be as low as possible; he is not bound to choose that pattern which best pays the treasury”. Many owners do just that. They decide to have their...
3 Reasons Why Just Closing Up Shop Is the Worst Way Out Of Your Business Troubles

3 Reasons Why Just Closing Up Shop Is the Worst Way Out Of Your Business Troubles

by Douglas Brown | Feb 16, 2024 | Liquidate, Sell business

Bottom line: don’t close up shop before consulting with a business broker. Why Not? How Will This Help? 1. A business that is losing money can be attractive to a buyer. I have some buyer-side clients who only want to look at that kind of business! For almost all...
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